Christine Gregoire Quotes & Sayings

“It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of our children and of future generations.”

“One of the most powerful tools for empowering individuals and communities is making certain that any individual who wants to receive a quality education can do so.”

“When nearly a third of our high school students do not graduate on time with their peers, we have work to do. We must design our middle and high schools so that no student gets lost in the crowd and disconnected from his or her own potential.”

“I want to work on respecting individuals' dignity. Equal rights, that's where my heart is. That means equal rights and benefits, and that's what we need.”

“Education exposes young people to a broader world, a world full of opportunity and hope.”

“We can seize this time and do it our way and in the process be proud of ourselves and prosper as well.”

“We need to take advantage of the opportunity we have now to create a vision and become great.”

“Surely no issue unites us more than our appreciation for our military personnel who are bringing aid to devastated countries, defending us against terrorism, and fighting to make a free election possible in Iraq.”

“It's our responsibility to pass on what we inherited, not to squander it, but to build on it.”

“We may disagree on some things, but we can do so without being disagreeable.”